BRC Company Profile

Brady Corp- (BRC)-is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect premises, products and people. Its products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels and signs, safety devices, printing systems and software, and precision die-cut materials. Founded in 1914, the company has more than 500,000 customers in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, education, medical and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee and employs more than 8,600 people at operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Brady<span id="bwanpa4"></span>s fiscal 2007 sales were approximately $1.363 billion.

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Brady Corp CEO Announces Retirement (BRC)

Oct 7, 2013

Brady Corp (BRC) announced early on Monday that its President and CEO, Frank Jaehnert, is retiring.
The company said that it is appointing Senior Vice President and CFO Thomas Felmer as Interim President and CEO.
Mr. Jaehnert, at the request of the company's Board of Directors, will remain with the company as a consultant until December 31, 2013.
These changes are effective immediately. The search for a new permanent President and CEO will start as soon as possible.
Brady Corp shares were down 10 cents, or 0.34%, during early morning trading on Monday. The stock is down 11.26% year-to-date.

The Bottom Line

Shares of Brady Corp (BRC) offer a dividend yield of 2.61% based on Friday's closing price of $29.85 and the company's annualized dividend payout of 78 cents per share.
Brady Corp (BRC) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks, as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here.

BMO Capital Downgrades Brady Corp to "Underperform" (BRC)

Sep 23, 2013

As Brady Corp (BRC) invests in more businesses, it could put downward pressure on margins, say analysts at BMO Capital. As such, the analysts downgraded the identification solutions provider on Monday.
BMO Capital downgraded BRC from "Market Perform" to "Underperform" and sees shares reaching $28. This price target suggests a slight downside to the stock's Friday closing price of $30.72.
Brady Corp shares were inactive during pre-market trading on Monday. The stock is down 8.02% year-to-date.

The Bottom Line

Shares of Brady Corp (BRC) offer a dividend yield of 2.54% based on Friday's closing price of $30.72 and the company's annualized dividend payout of 78 cents per share.
Brady Corp (BRC) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks, as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here.

Robert Baird Downgrades Brady Corp. to "Neutral" (BRC)

Sep 13, 2013

Robert Baird announced on Friday that it has cut its rating on Brady Corp (BRC) .
The firm has downgraded BRC from "Outperform" to "Neutral," and has given the company a $33 price target. This price target suggests a 8% upside from the stock's current price of $30.52.
Analysts see the company's WPS segment growing faster than expected.
Brady shares were mostly flat during pre-market trading Friday. The stock is down 9% YTD.

The Bottom Line

Shares of Brady Corp (BRC) have a 2.56% yield based on Thursday's closing price of $30.56.
Brady Corp (BRC) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks, as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here.

Brady Posts a Q4 Loss Despite Higher Sales; Shares Plummet (BRC)

Sep 12, 2013

Before the opening bell on Thursday, identification solutions provider Brady Corp (BRC) posted a loss in the fourth quarter, despite a rise in revenues, as it was negatively impacted by a number of charges. However, excluding these charges, the company was able to top Wall Street analysts' earnings and sales estimates. Nonetheless, BRC shares are plummeting in Thursday's trading.
The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company posted a loss from continuing operations of $176.2 million, or $3.41 per share, in the fourth quarter, versus last year's fourth quarter earnings from continuing operations of $20.9 million, or 40 cents per share. Furthermore, Brady posted a net loss of $177.2 million, or $3.43 per share, compared to net earnings of $11.6 million, or 22 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
The fourth quarter loss includes non-cash impairment charges of $204.4 million, $15.6 million in restructuring charges, and $4 million in acquisition-related charges. Excluding these charges, Brady Corp said earnings would have been 53 cents per share in the quarter. According to analysts polled by Thomson Reuters, the company was expected to earn an adjusted 51 cents per share in the fourth quarter.
The company's fourth quarter sales came in at $309.1 million, up 15% from $269.1 million in sales posted last year. On average, analysts were expecting the company to see $307.13 million in revenues for the quarter.
Looking ahead, Brady Corp. sees fiscal 2014 earnings coming in between $1.80 and $2.00 per share, below the analysts' view of $2.30 per share.
Brady Corp shares were down $1.71, or 5.25%, during early morning trading on Thursday. The stock is up 7.93% year-to-date.

The Bottom Line

Shares of Brady Corp (BRC) offer a dividend yield of 2.39% based on Wednesday's closing price of $32.59 and the company's annualized dividend payout of 78 cents per share.
Brady Corp (BRC) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks, as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here.

Brady Corp Boosts Dividend; Now Yields 2.39% (BRC)

Sep 11, 2013

For the 28th year in a row, Brady Corp (BRC) has increased its dividend payout to investors.
The Milwaukee, WI-based company increased its quarterly dividend to 19.5 cents from 19 cents, an increase of 2.6%. The annual dividend now stands at 78 cents. The quarterly dividend will be paid on October 31st, 2013 to all shareholders of record on October 10, 2013.
BRC shares were down 40 cents, or 1.23%, by market close on Wednesday. YTD, the company's stock is down over 4%.

The Bottom Line

Shares of Brady Corp (BRC) now have a yield of 2.39% based on Wednesday's closing price of $32.59 and the new annualized payout of 78 cents.
Brady Corp (BRC) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks, as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here.

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